Background: This case report presents an open subtrochanteric fracture in a premature low birth weight newborn, which was treated with intramedullary Kirschner wire. Methods: A neonate with left open subtrochanteric fracture was referred to the orthopedics department of the current study. Pavlik harness was applied yet treatment failed; therefore, an intramedullary Kirschner wire was applied. Results: The pin wasmaintained for 6 weeks and fracture healing was confirmed by a radiograph. Follow up after 18months showed complete healing, no limb length discrepancy, and normal gait. Conclusions: In some patients, traditional methods, such as traction, cast, and Pavlik harness cannot be used. Intramedullary Kirschner wire insertion could be an alternative treatment option.
Sobhani Eraghi,A and Hosseinzadeh,N . (2018). Unilateral Open Subtrochanteric Fracture in a Very Low Birth Weight Newborn: A Case Report. (e100127). Trauma Monthly, 23(1), e100127 doi: 10.5812/traumamon.59367
MLA
Sobhani Eraghi,A , and Hosseinzadeh,N . "Unilateral Open Subtrochanteric Fracture in a Very Low Birth Weight Newborn: A Case Report" .e100127 , Trauma Monthly, 23, 1, 2018, e100127. doi: 10.5812/traumamon.59367
HARVARD
Sobhani Eraghi A, Hosseinzadeh N. (2018). 'Unilateral Open Subtrochanteric Fracture in a Very Low Birth Weight Newborn: A Case Report', Trauma Monthly, 23(1), e100127. doi: 10.5812/traumamon.59367
CHICAGO
A Sobhani Eraghi and N Hosseinzadeh, "Unilateral Open Subtrochanteric Fracture in a Very Low Birth Weight Newborn: A Case Report," Trauma Monthly, 23 1 (2018): e100127, doi: 10.5812/traumamon.59367
VANCOUVER
Sobhani Eraghi A, Hosseinzadeh N. Unilateral Open Subtrochanteric Fracture in a Very Low Birth Weight Newborn: A Case Report. Trauma Mon. 2018;23(1):e100127. doi: 10.5812/traumamon.59367
